To do tonight: Make tomatoes; J.K. Rowling introduces Pottermore

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Daily entertainment news with items on J.K. Rowling's highly anticipated Pottermore website, "A League of Their Own" tonight on AMC and a recipe for Simple Heirloom Tomatoes.

Trending topic: J.K. Rowling introduces Pottermore

J.K. Rowling has introduced the highly anticipated Pottermore website to the world, though the site says it won’t be open to viewers until October. But she did reveal some exciting features, mainly an online gaming experience with real-word treasure hunts. The site will also be the only place to buy digital copies of “Harry Potter” books. “Pottermore will be the place where fans of any age can share, participate in and rediscover stories,” said Rowling.

On TV: ‘A League of Their Own’ on AMC at 8 p.m. EDT/ 7 p.m. CDT

Geena Davis and Tom Hanks star in this funny but heart-jerking movie about the first women’s professional baseball league. The plot focuses on the rivalry of two sisters playing for the same team. Rated TV-PG.

Dinner idea: Simple Heirloom Tomatoes

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 ½ tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 to 1 ½ teaspoons honey

½ teaspoon fresh thyme, minced

2 large or 3 medium heirloom tomatoes, about 1 pound

Salt and pepper

Whisk oil, vinegar and honey together. Stir in thyme. Core and slice tomatoes. Lay them on a platter and sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste. Drizzle with the oil and honey mixture. Let tomatoes sit 15 minutes before serving. Makes 4 servings.

-- “Covered in Honey” by Mani Niall

GateHouse News Service

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